M.k. Pannaga Raj

Working as a Project Coordinator and also heading the Project Monitoring Cell of Highway/Bridge construction under BOT/EPC. Works closely with the Senior Management and other stakeholders to develop the project management framework.
Drive continuous improvement, value engineering and innovation across all project operations.
Manage the finalization of Project Designs & Drawings by coordinating with the Design Consultant team & various consultants to review and revalidate the project drawings
Prepare a broad Project Plan based on the inputs provided and approvals from business leadership, and also provide inputs to the planning department in detailing the project plan in terms of activity level break down, timelines, project risks, etc.
Prepare risk mitigation strategies/action plan for each identified risk including credible/ alternate backup options and implement and ensure adherence to the same.
Maintain good rapport with Client/Consultants.
Undertake Contractor Empanelment by verifying the detailed scope of work for various contracts required for the project based on the BOQ document, quality levels and timelines as per the project plan and thus ensure finalization of best possible contractual terms and conditions.
Monitoring the Procurement of Material/ Equipment by ensuring adherence to agreed delivery quality, quantity and schedule and take corrective measures.
Getting the Monthly Budget from the projects and getting the approval from the Management after it is scrutinized.
Define policies, practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Projects operations and ensure adherence to the same by respective departments.